Long-Form Improvisation

Brad Fortier

ISBN 10: 3838395247 / ISBN 13: 9783838395241

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Aug 2010, 2010

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Neuware -Long-Form Improvised theater can be found in cities across the globe. This peculiar form of entertainment holds surprises for both audience and performer. From a few suggestions from the audience, performers create a whole act of spontaneous, often comedic, theater. A sense of unity and oneness can emerge from the interaction between performers. Utilizing an ethnographic study of Long-Form performers, shows and audiences, this book explores this uncanny experience and investigates what it is that can lead to these feelings.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 100 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Long-Form Improvisation
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing Aug 2010
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3838395247
• ISBN 13: 9783838395241
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu

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Synopsis

Long-Form Improvised theater can be found in cities across the globe. This peculiar form of entertainment holds surprises for both audience and performer. From a few suggestions from the audience, performers create a whole act of spontaneous, often comedic, theater. A sense of unity and oneness can emerge from the interaction between performers. Utilizing an ethnographic study of Long-Form performers, shows and audiences, this book explores this uncanny experience and investigates what it is that can lead to these feelings.

About the Author

Entertainer, anthropologist and educator based out of Portland Oregon, USA. He has performed improvised theater across the U.S., Canada and Europe. Brad is the Education Director for the Brody Theater in Portland.